Wayzata, Minn., Code of Ordinances ch. 815 § 815.14

Inspection

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Wayzata, Minn., Code of Ordinances ch. 815 § 815.14
The compliance official may set up a schedule of periodic inspections of rental dwellings and units to ensure compliance with this Chapter. The compliance official shall provide reasonable notice to the owner or the owner's agent as to the date and time of the inspection. Inspections shall include all common areas, utility and mechanical rooms, garages, exterior of structures and exterior property areas.
Inspection of dwelling units shall take place if the number of complaints or violations warrants such inspection or when requested by a tenant or property owner. Each occupant of a dwelling unit shall give the owner or the owner's agent access to any part of such dwelling unit at reasonable times for the purpose of effecting inspection, maintenance, repairs or alterations as are necessary to comply with the provisions of this Chapter. If any owner, owner's agent or tenant of a dwelling unit fails or refuses to permit entry to the dwelling unit under its control for an inspection pursuant to this Chapter, the compliance official may seek a court order authorizing such inspection. Should the owner or owner's agent fail to keep a scheduled inspection without reasonable cause or refuse to permit entry to the dwelling unit, a reinspection fee will be charged.
There shall be no fee charged for an initial inspection to determine the existence of a Wayzata Property Maintenance Code violation, nor any fee for the first reinspection to determine compliance with an order to correct such violation. A reinspection fee shall be charged for each subsequent reinspection occurring after the due date for compliance with an order. The compliance official may waive the reinspection fee in case of an error or other reasonable cause, including extension of time granted for compliance.
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Plain English

Wayzata Code of Ordinances ch. 815 § 815.14 establishes a framework for inspecting rental dwellings to verify compliance with the chapter's requirements. The compliance official may conduct scheduled periodic inspections of common areas, mechanical rooms, garages, and building exteriors, and may also inspect individual dwelling units when complaints or violations warrant it or when a tenant or owner requests one. If entry is denied, the compliance official may seek a court order, and owners who miss scheduled inspections without reasonable cause may be charged a reinspection fee — though the first inspection and first reinspection to check compliance with a correction order are free.

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For Property Managers

Under Wayzata Code of Ordinances ch. 815 § 815.14, compliant rental property operators generally maintain open communication with the compliance official, respond promptly to inspection notices, and ensure that all areas — common spaces, mechanical rooms, garages, and building exteriors — are accessible at the scheduled time. Operators who miss a scheduled inspection without reasonable cause or refuse entry may be assessed a reinspection fee for each subsequent visit after a compliance deadline passes. Keeping records of notices received, corrections made, and any extension requests can help demonstrate good-faith compliance with the chapter's requirements.

General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.

For Tenants

Wayzata Code of Ordinances ch. 815 § 815.14 gives tenants the right to request an inspection of their dwelling unit, which can prompt the compliance official to assess whether the property meets the chapter's standards. Tenants are also required to provide the owner or owner's agent reasonable access to the unit for inspections, maintenance, repairs, or alterations needed to comply with the chapter. Tenants who believe their rights under this provision are not being honored may contact the Wayzata compliance office directly or consult a local tenant-rights organization to understand available options.

General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.

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